NCC Denies Tracking, Leaking Phone Conversations
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted allegations of tracking and leakage of telephone calls, saying it does not and cannot carry out such acts by law.
The NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, in a statement issued on Tuesday, noted that the commission had been inundated with enquiries on claims of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” by some individuals and groups on social media.
According to Muoka, the Commission clarifies that it “denies the allegations in their entirety.”
It added that “by the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone.”
According to the NCC spokesman, the commission “has reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.”
The Commission restated its commitment to discharge its responsibilities to Nigerians in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the NCA 2003; other extant laws of the federation; and global best practices.
